There's never a bad time to get back to basics, but it's especially good to do when there's uncertainty in the market.

Just as we all know that "spend less, save more" and "eat right and exercise" are sound pieces of advice, we all know we need patience and discipline to succeed in the market. But it's easy to stray and let impatience and hunches take over.

So now is a good time to go back to the basics to make sure you stay grounded and on top of your game in today's market. Here are 3 ways to help do that.

1. Only make new buys when the overall market is in a confirmed uptrend.

There's never a bad time to get back to basics, but it's especially good to do when there's uncertainty in the market.

Just as we all know that "spend less, save more" and "eat right and exercise" are sound pieces of advice, we all know we need patience and discipline to succeed in the market. But it's easy to stray and let impatience and hunches take over.

So now is a good time to go back to the basics to make sure you stay grounded and on top of your game in today's market. Here are 3 ways to help do that.

1. Only make new buys when the overall market is in a confirmed uptrend.

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